I am a strong believer in seeing what you got! I used to have much of my hand tools hanging from peg hooks on a full sheet of 8ft X 4ft pegboard. When I moved I decided to go to a much bigger tool chest instead and save some walking. Bought all the little organizers, dividers, blah blah.  Well, after about 9 months, I hung new peg board, emptied my new chest, sold it, and never looked back. I can find what I want in a flash and just as important as I get older - when I'm done with a project I can instantly see dozens of tools and if there missing wrench or socket or screwdriver that I left under the hood or rolled under the seat, I go looking for it.  ... View more

I understand why this wagon was missed  since only 5 were built. All 5 came in Metallic Pea with unmistakable Chevrobuick styling, extremely durable (supposedly could jump 100’ and keep on going), bumpers strong enough to pull a large dog, and a luggage rack big enough for a human body.  Nothing could ever beat the 1983 Queen Family Truckster.  The wagon superior to all wagons before and after it.  And remember, if you think you hate it now, just wait until you drive it! ... View more

I was reading thinking this was a no brainer -Porsche Police car... then I saw the Dormobile and it’s so strikingly weird  ... and I’m sitting at a campsite in my RV right now... I had to step back and think twice.  But while I’m internally trying to decide, what I do know is the last car on earth I want is a Ferrari shooting brake or it’s chromosome missing cousin the FF. I can’t believe they let those cars be seen by the Public. Nothing against shooting brakes, I’d take the Aston DB4 shooting brake in a heartbeat.  ... View more

We have officially owned our very first RV for 4 days. The timing of your article couldn't have been better. Can't wait to share with the wife!  ... View more

Offered to do a simple oil change for a good friend of mine. He was working 2 blocks from my house that day, so, no prob - I'm a good guy, I'll come down, pick up the car, change the oil, and have it back to you before work is over. Everything went to plan... except for backing into a (way too low) concrete post in the parking lot and doing over $500 damage to his car... which I paid to have fixed. Did not have a good day.  ... View more

I am a technologist by trade. Hi-tech is constantly and rapidly changing. Things break through no fault of your own. What you learned last year may have no relevance today.  On the flip side.... The "Pro" of classic car ownership for me is Effort = Rewards. It's predictable, timeless, and knowledge gained has value over many years and usually over many different models.  I can put in maximum effort and know those efforts - when done right - can last a lifetime. There is a tangible result in front of you... to admire, to drive, to enjoy.     Con: There is never enough garage space... ... View more

I run an IT department and what was described in the article is loosely a Kanban style of Agile project management.  I recently started applying this method to my car projects and it works!  Imagine 3 columns: To Do, Working On, and Done. The goal is about “Flow” - move Things from left to right, never allowing the “working on” column to exceed 2 or 3 things at any one time. It’s about getting things done so only when you Finish one task, grab a new one. Haven’t finished? Do that first so you are always making progress and completing tasks. KEY POINT: Break things down so there is constant flow and constant personal reward to keep going.  For example “paint car” doesn’t work.  But something like:  remove front clip, send to have stripped, epoxy fenders, fix dents & rust in fenders, Apply primer filler, block sand, etc etc. ... smaller task to keep the flow going.  Every time you walk out to the garage something is accomplished.  Discouraged? Look at the done column - see how you’ve progressed.  Trust me, I know it sounds like a lot of extra work, but what happens is the focus and motivation levels change, you know exactly what to do, feel good about what was done, so in the end — you are much farther down the project road than if you Hadn’t taken this “extra” step.   There are lots of free software to do this or even better, do what Toyota does - they liters have a bunch of post it notes on a wall with tape lines for columns.   it has changed how I work in my garage.  ... View more

The Honda CB750 in the picture looks identical to the one I owned back in the early 80's. I bought it barely used. That was a great bike and never spent a dime on it.  Meanwhile, my Dad had a 75 Harley that constantly leaked oil, always needed something, and constantly out of tune (my Dad was a mechanic, so it wasn't his skill that was lacking).  His was a hate-hate relationship.  One weekend I guess he got tired of me talking about my bike and next thing I know, a brand new Goldwing was sitting in his garage. This a was monumental change of heart because he was ex-GM union worker and at a time he wouldn't let me park my "fereign" car (280Z ) in the driveway! If a bike can change that attitude, it deserves special recognition! ... View more

I sincerely hope he shares how he developed those panels 'in away than he's never seen done."  I am tackling a project of my own... got the english wheel, sheet metal everywhere, ruined pieces, etc and now he has me second guessing everything.  PLEASE SHARE!! ... View more

If you look at SP-5 (the hard top), it almost looks like it was designed by hot wheels. Both at very cool cars. ... View more